Best for: seafood paella, vegetable fideuá
With its bright yellow upholstered booths, hand-crafted cocktails and airy 7,000-square-foot multi-faceted dining room, Soulmate fits right in with the party culture of West Hollywood. But the fun doesn’t distract from the food: Chef Rudy Lopez (formerly of the NoMad Los Angeles and José Andrés’s Mi Casa in Puerto Rico) brings a Spanish Mediterranean menu that highlights the best of California produce. Munch on Soulmate's chicken croquettes and spicy tuna paella bites while you wait for their saffron-inflected seafood paella. Cooked fresh to order, each skillet comes topped with fresh greens and dollops of garlic aioli–small details that brighten the dish's overall flavor profile.